First Battle of Angostura | |||||||
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Part of the Venezuelan War of Independence | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Third Republic of Venezuela | Spanish Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Manuel Piar Manuel Cedeño |
Lorenzo Fitzgerald Guarnición | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
~2,000 soldiers | ~3,200 soldiers |
The First Battle of Angostura took place during the Venezuelan War of Independence. The battle saw Patriot forces attempt to capture the city of Angostura, but retreat after being unable to penetrate Spanish defenses.